Lumbar Disc Herniation in the Elderly

Lumbar disc herniation is a disease caused by

degeneration of the lumbar intervertebral disc, leading to rupture of the annulus fibrosus, causing nucleus pulposus herniation and nerve root stimulation. For the milder elderly, conservative treatment is generally given priority to, such as rest, traction therapy, drug therapy, etc. Some patients can obtain satisfactory results and are expected to be cured through conservative treatment. If the condition is serious, surgery can also be taken, the treatment effect is more accurate, and it can generally be cured after surgery.